The ball barrels at blinding speed towards home plate. The athlete, ready and watching, swings at just the right moment. With a familiar ding, the ball flies off in the other direction, past the defense...
By Kennedi Vincent, Assistant Arts Editor and Promotions Manager
• May 12, 2025
Fundraising is a common way for groups of all sorts to earn money for a cause. Bake sales, galas, car washes and raffles are all popular examples of a fundraiser, but recently the track team has been raising...
Many WCHS students play at least one school sport throughout the school year. Despite sports teams being very demanding and time-consuming commitments, students are still required to fulfill a full year...
By Dehab Deglel, Assistant Features Editor
• March 5, 2025
WCHS junior Parker Jennen, a determined and passionate student-athlete, has spent the past three years carving her own path in the world of high school wrestling. Through her fierce love of the sport,...
Growth. A word that captures the never-ending drive to achieve greatness, fueling the determination of those ready to chase their dreams. For many young athletes, moving from middle school to high school...
By Isabella Ngwana, Online Managing Editor
• February 4, 2025
On September 7, 2024, the NFL revealed that the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show performer will be Kendrick Lamar. Over the last 20 years, there have been amazing halftime shows from icons such as Beyonce...
By Lily Chadwick, Observations Editor
• June 10, 2024
MCPS students scored a touchdown when the county announced that girls flag football was being added to the list of sports for the fall 2024 season. The fast-paced, high-scoring and exciting games will...
Flashback to 15 years ago when high school sports were much more quaint: smaller bleachers, less media buzz and less spectatorship. Today, the sports have remained the same while the conditions are the...
By Tafa Nukator, Assistant Opinions Editor
• January 23, 2024
The WCHS Bocce team rejoiced after their December 13 victory against BCC. Immediately after the game, they celebrated their 2023 state title, mounting their banner on the wall of the gym.
Bocce is a...
Renowned for its exceptional athletics and star athletes, WCHS takes pride in its sports. However, a crucial part of WCHS sports is often overlooked—the behind-the-scenes organizers and glue of every...
Varsity Cheer
While the cheer team is arguably best known for elevating school spirit during football games, they also compete in tournaments. The team, led by coaches Sheila Saunders and Bryanna Simpson...
By now, the news has spread through WCHS: this year’s AP exams are free. The 2024 MCPS fiscal year operating budget now includes a provision covering the cost of AP testing for students and their families....
